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I am a diabetic with one stent and a triple by-pass (1 1/2

 

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I am a diabetic with one stent and a triple by-pass (1 1/2 Yrs ago) and now I am experiencing high blood sugar (over 500) ffor which I have taken plenty of insulin to take care of it. (insulin pump) Now I am experiencing nausea and indigestion with my unreasonably high blood sugars. My tongue is feeling numb. Is it just the blood sugars or am I experiencing a heart attack. I do not have insurance and I hesitate to call 911 unless I know that it is necessary. I would not have the money to pay such a bill. Thank you, XXXXX XXXXXXXX@XXXXXX.XXX P.S. My hands are trembling in an unusal way.

 

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Person's Age: 61

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I have taken extra insulin with the result of a higher reading on my meter (over 500)

Submitted: 369 days and 10 hours ago.
Category: Cardiology
Value: $15
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Expert:  DrPhilMD replied369 days and 9 hours ago.

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It's probably the high insulin but you could be developing HHS

This is a life threatening emergency of high blood sugars.

You need to see a doctor now.

If you have follow up questions or aren't satisfied, just click reply. :)

Expert TypeMedical Doctor (MD)
Category: Cardiology
Pos. Feedback: 98.8 %
Accepts: 1627
Answered: 6/15/2012

Experience: Cardiology Expert

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Customer replied369 days and 9 hours ago.

What is HHS?

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Expert:  DrPhilMD replied369 days and 9 hours ago.

Hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state.

Basically a life threatening toxic buildup of acid due to high sugars

 
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